Airport Technology
The Spanish multinational Indra, in consortium with the Greek firm ATESE, has been selected to implement the air navigation and air traffic management (ATM) systems at the new Heraklion International Airport. The contract, valued at 85 million euros, aims to modernize Crete's key infrastructure to handle 10 million passengers annually by 2030.
The Spanish technology Indra, in consortium with the Greek company ATESEThe project to equip the new Heraklion International Airport has been awarded. Creta, of advanced air traffic management systems. The contract, valued at 85 millones de euros, seeks to maximize the efficiency of one of the most important infrastructures under development in Grecia.
The contract was awarded following an international tender led by International Airport of Heraklion Crete SA (IAHC), the company responsible for the new infrastructure. The technical proposal of Indra has been evaluated and approved by Hellenic Aviation Service Provider (HASP), the air navigation service provider of Grecia and end user of the systems.
A strategic project for Crete's connectivity
The contract was formalized in a ceremony in Creta by Víctor Martínez, general manager of ATM of Indra Group, and Nikos AnastasiouCEO IAHCThe signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of Grecia, Christos Dimas, highlighting the strategic importance of the project for the country.
The new airfield is designed to replace the island's current airport and strengthen international connectivity. CretaThe goal is to meet the growing demand, with a forecast of reaching 10 million annual travelers by 2030 and significantly improve the passenger experience.
| Concept | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contract Amount | 85 millones de euros |
| Client | International Airport of Heraklion Crete SA (IAHC) |
| Final user | Hellenic Aviation Service Provider (HASP) |
| Passenger Forecast | 10 million annually |
| Target Year | 2030 |
Cutting-edge technology for safety and operational efficiency
Indra will be responsible for the supply, installation, integration and commissioning of a comprehensive set of advanced systems that will guarantee management safe, efficient and sustainableThe solution includes tower and approach control systems, the Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS)primary and secondary surveillance radars, and surveillance ADS-B.
Furthermore, the project encompasses voice and radio communications, navigational aids, control tower technologies, and cybersecurity solutions . The scope of the contract includes everything from design and integration to staff training and systems support, ensuring a smooth operational transition.
Leadership in the modernization of European air traffic
Solutions Indra They are designed to meet the most demanding European standards and prepared to incorporate future technological requirements of the sector, aligning with air traffic modernization programs in Europa"The new Heraklion International Airport will be a key infrastructure for the future of..." Grecia "And we are proud to contribute to its development with the most advanced solutions," he stated. Víctor Martínez.
For its part, Nikos Anastasiou He stated that the agreement "brings us closer to the airport's opening, an asset we believe will boost growth in Creta "during the coming decades." He added his conviction that collaboration with the consortium Indra ATESE This will allow us to meet the project's demanding schedule.
This contract consolidates the position of Indra as a leader in air traffic management technologies and strengthens its presence in Grecia, where it already supplied the A-SMGCS systems for the airports of Atenas y TesalónicaThe company also leads strategic projects in Europa, such as the renewal of radar networks Reino Unido y Alemania and is a technology partner of the Collaboration iTEC.
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